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Terminator 3: The Redemption xbx Game Reviews
Terminator 3: The Redemption
Critic Score
Metascore: 66 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
8.2 out of 10
based on 38 reviews
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In development with Atari’s own Paradigm Entertainment, Terminator 3: Redemption features vehicle and character based combat and exploration from a third-person perspective and be presented in a larger and more diverse Terminator world. Terminator 3: Redemption allows players to assume the role of the most popular and iconic character featured in the Terminator films, the Terminator. Featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger’s voice and likeness, Terminator 3: Redemption surprises players with innovative and exciting gameplay presented in a number of different styles utilizing the vehicles and enemies that come straight from the Terminator universe, pitting the Terminator against numerous ground-based and air forces. [Atari]

PUBLISHER: Atari
DEVELOPER: Paradigm Entertainment
GENRE(S): Third-Person Action, Shooter
PLAYERS: 1
ESRB RATING: T (Teen)
RELEASE DATE: September 1, 2004

What The Critics Said

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90
AceGamez
With a fast and frantic single player with all the trimmings, plus the voice and image of Arnie, I can't complain one bit.
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89
Worth Playing
Each character is strikingly similar in appearance to the movie actors.
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84
XboxAddict
Focuses on what it wants to be, and it does it very well. Terminator fans have a reason to smile, and this game is money well spent for them.
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81
Official Xbox Magazine
Surpisingly but appealingly worth your time and money. [Nov 2004, p.84]
80
Game Informer
Not only is it the best Arnold or Terminator-themed game ever (which isn't saying all that much), but it's also one of the best licensed games around. [Oct 2004, p.127]
80
Stuff
While the hand-to-hand stuff won't win any awards, the deep selection of vehicles (from pickup trucks to high-tech battle tanks) and the frenetic pace of the game more than make up for it.
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79
PGNx Media
Quite enjoyable although nothing particularly innovative.
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77
IC-Games
It’s pretty much what you’d expect from a trip to see this kind of fare at your local Odeon – lots of noise, lots of effects, dialogue kept to a minimum – it’s a real rollercoaster of a ride (damn, that’s a cliché if ever I wrote one.)
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75
eToychest
Besides a few ideas that are executed poorly, the gameplay is varied, making it a fun experience. But its biggest problem is amount of gameplay, which is limited.
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74
Armchair Empire
A great improvement over "Rise of the Machines," and actually better than some games in a few ways, but still not in the higher ranking levels of current games.
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73
GameZone
While there are times when much of what you do feels repetitious at times, the fast pace and challenging enemies will keep you more than busy.
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72
GameSpot
Manages to serve up a nice variety of ways to shoot the hell out of a lot of cyborgs as well as to keep things fresh and interesting throughout its relatively short, but still enjoyable 14 missions.
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71
IGN
Quickly surmised, it's attractive, intense, and challenging, and for more dedicated gamers who looking to give their thumbs a workout despite a linear pathway, The Redemption is definitely worth a look.
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70
Sydney Morning Herald
The levels are so big and detailed that it's a wonder they don't bring your console to a crashing halt.
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70
Game Chronicles
While fun at times, Redemption quickly gets tedious and repetitive with its unforgiving, “win or die and try again” design. If you are a true masochist then Atari is ready to make you its little bitch.
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70
Next Level Gaming
While the game itself is short, the levels are pretty long; and there are no checkpoints at all! This is a massive pet peeve of mine.
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70
Gamezilla!
A fun romp through a film that many of us love, giving gamers a chance to take on the role of a seminal bad guy turned good guy in a game that isn’t bad, but isn’t great either.
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70
Xequted
Direct correlation to the movie, plus a few added extras, will give you the feeling that you are a part of the action, and using the dual controls to the fullest, this game won’t leave you feeling terminated.
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70
Xbox Nation Magazine
Mired in repetition and some substantial balancing issues, a good deal of its simplistic charm dissipates after a short time. [Nov 2004, p.100]
70
GamerFeed
Providing enough levels to grind through and enemies to blast, along with a good challenge level and the kind of presentation that does James Cameron's franchise proud.
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70
Thunderbolt
Great visuals and exciting gameplay warrant an eye out for a reduced price, but annoying AI and linear levels keep this title from the borderline of must-have-ness. A difficult one to rate, this; not superb, not average. Just in-between. And a credit to movie tie-ins.
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70
GameCritics
Now, it's possible that this game only looks as great as it does because the game it's following set those expectations so abysmally low, but even without taking that into consideration, it's still an incredibly fun game.
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70
Yahoo! Games
Terminator 3: The Redemption is more interested in being a playable movie than a real game. There's little to no choice for players, who just have to sit back and shoot everything.
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69
Xbox Evolved
Definitely a fun romp and has just enough variety to keep you interested enough to finish it.
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65
MS Xbox World
Manages to provide 14 levels of limited variety, although the levels are rather short they are quite enjoyable.
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65
PALGN
While nothing particularly special is definitely the best Terminator game for a long time.
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63
Team Xbox
Mindless fun like we have here is really meant to be enjoyed with another person, but unfortunately the co-op mode doesn’t offer enough guts.
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60
XGP Gaming
If you are looking for a game that is reminiscent of your standard shooter coin-op that used to be found in your local arcade, then look no further because Terminator 3: Redemption will be right up your alley.
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60
G4 TV
It’s not innovative or great in any regard, but it does provide plenty of explosions and challenge. It’s also far and away the only decent game to yet come from the franchise.
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60
GameSpy
If nothing else, the game certainly captures the dumb, single-minded spirit of the films. I'm not a fan of the series, but I did have fun with Redemption, despite its total lack of depth. For a while, that is.
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60
GamerArchive
The high difficulty will be a major cause of frustration to quite a high number of you out there, so those on the lookout for an easy ride may be well advised to steer well clear.
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60
GamePro
Redemption gives some luster back to the Terminator name but not much. [Nov 2004, p.102]
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57
Jolt Online Gaming UK
If you can derive entertainment from this then good for you, but just don’t get your hopes up T3 fans.
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50
Game Revolution
The film came out a year ago and we’ve already endured one tragic game offering. This one is far better than that mess (which admittedly isn’t saying very much) and despite its fundamental flaws, the game delivers some decent fun.
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50
GMR Magazine
The whole game becomes rather monotonous, despite attempts at adding replay value. [Nov 2004, p.124]
50
Play Magazine
It feels like you're constantly going through the same motions - although there are some really cool sequences. [Oct 2004, p.75]
38
Electronic Gaming Monthly
Collectively, the infuriating missions and maddening difficulty swings prove to be overwhelming, sucking away what little fun there is. [Nov 2004, p.136]
35
TotalGames.net
Don't allow that dying glint in your eye be revived by the £20 price tag either - it's there simply as admittance that something hideous lurks inside the case.
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What Our Users Said

Vote Now! The average user rating for this game is 8.2 (out of 10) based on 4 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Austin R. gave it a 10:
This is what T3: Rise of the Machines should have been! An outstanding combination of story with non-stop suspense.

David P. gave it an 8:
Incredible high octane fun. The repetition can grind a bit, but this is greatly off-set by original ideas and thrill a minute gameplay. The best Terminator game yet.

Shawn O. gave it a 5:
This game wants to be good, and should be good. there are times playing, that I feel this is a great game, but Atari's downfall is that for some asinine reason they want their games to have areas that are extremly hard, which require trial and error memory with no save spot , and that takes what should fun and makes it tiring, tedious, and repetitive.

Phillip R. gave it a 10:
This game is pretty fun, its straight forward blow stuff up play all the way to the end, and I don't know how anyone could sit down, play it, and not have a grin from ear to ear .

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